Topic: Isp Filtering

5 chapters across the catalog

War on Serif
Episode 799 2:26 - 5:48

799: War on Serif

MailChimp Delivery Failures, No Agenda Newsletter Technical Issues

The No Agenda newsletter experienced significant delivery failures despite being sent through MailChimp. Many subscribers, including those running private email servers without filters, reported never receiving the transmission. The hosts investigate whether the issue stems from ISP-level blocking or a failure within the MailChimp platform itself.

Party@Ecropolis
Episode 376 1:01:33 - 1:07:35

376: Party@Ecropolis

UK Internet Filtering, Pornography Smokescreen, .xxx Domains

A new initiative in the United Kingdom forces new internet customers to choose whether to filter "adult content," a move the hosts believe is a precursor to broader political censorship. They argue that using pornography as a justification allows the government and ISPs to establish a filtering infrastructure that will eventually target alternative media and political dissent.

Mothra Will Save Us!
Episode 262 25:21 - 28:25

262: Mothra Will Save Us!

International Internet Censorship, UK Pornography Opt-In Proposal

Governments in Australia, France, and the United Kingdom are reportedly moving toward increased internet censorship under the guise of protecting children. In the UK, Communications Minister Ed Vaizey proposed an "opt-in" system where ISPs would block pornography by default. The hosts argue these measures are precursors to broader state control of online content.

VATBS vs AQAP
Episode 185 2:10:09 - 2:13:14

185: VATBS vs AQAP

Show Censorship Risks, Internet Filtering

The hosts express concern that the show may eventually be targeted for censorship or filtered by ISPs and corporate firewalls. They note that many alternative news sites are already blocked in workplaces and schools under the guise of "inappropriate content." They urge network administrators among the listeners to help keep the show accessible as digital filtering becomes more sophisticated.

Knights of the No Agenda Armory
Episode 87 57:07 - 1:00:14

87: Knights of the No Agenda Armory

UK Internet Filtering, Child Pornography Statistics

British Telecom (BT) claims to block up to 40,000 attempts to access child pornography sites daily as part of new UK internet filtering mandates. The hosts argue that if these statistics were accurate, the police should be able to easily track and arrest the individuals responsible using IP addresses. They conclude that such stories are often used as a pretext for broader government surveillance and data retention.